Camila Vega
Día de la Raza in the United States was formerly known as Columbus Day, referring to Christopher Columbus’ arrival in America in 1942. This day has been questioned and rethought, taking into account the struggles and sufferings of indigenous peoples due to colonization. Thus, it was sought in many ways to give it a twist to recognize that trajectory.
As a result, President Joe Biden declared this day, the second Monday in October, Indigenous Peoples Day in the United States. Now, you are surely wondering what is the right way to celebrate this date in a respectful and conscious way and here at JefeBet we bring you the best recommendations. Check them out!
Dia de la Raza Celebration in the United States
Attend lectures given by Native American Indians.
To begin with, on this date teaching and learning spaces are usually opened in the form of talks or conversations given on behalf of members that belong to indigenous communities. These talks can be about territories, customs, culture, history and much more. So a great option is to look for and sign up for these types of events.
Go to Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations
As with the talks, it is common for some indigenous and Native American communities to organize celebrations with food trucks, spaces to sale handicrafts, dances, talks, among others. Sometimes they even hold parades and invite well-known personalities from within the groups.
Take part in museum events that honor indigenous peoples.
In addition, there are some museums, such as the National Museum of the American Indian, that organize events around this date. There can be exhibitions, awareness talks with academics and experts online or face-to-face, workshops and much more. For this reason, museums are a great space of knowledge for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Knowing, touring and identifying native lands.
In some National Parks in the United States, tours are made together with indigenous groups to recognize the territory, its fauna and flora, while a guide explains the relevance of these species and spaces for the culture of the community to which the territory belongs. This is a great opportunity to become aware of the space and identify who they belong to.
View PowWows or traditional dance events
PowWows are spaces where a celebration is held with dance, feasting and traditions of indigenous peoples in the United States. Usually, it is possible to attend free of charge and get informed in a thoughtful way about the customs of these people. This is a positive way to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day because it gives them the central space to commemorate in their own way and attach themselves in a friendly way.
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